The FINANCIAL — The information cycle “Promoting Green Economy in the Republic of Belarus: Principles, Mechanisms, Prospects” has taken place in the Viciebsk, Hrodna, Homieĺ and Minsk Regions.
A series of events was organised by the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Belarus, with support from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection. The information cycle brought together more than 250 participants from 35 regions of Belarus, including almost 100 public servants and as many representatives of non-governmental and commercial organisations. The info days aimed to raise awareness about green economy principles, demonstrate the outcomes of projects in that sphere and outline the opportunities that could serve as drivers for implementing green projects in the region.
The events provided comprehensive coverage of green economy issues. Experts from non-governmental organisations, academia and education delivered speeches on organic agriculture, waste management, resource-efficient and cleaner production, urban mobility, eco-business mechanisms, tourism and cutting-edge methods of developing ‘green thinking’ among the public. The attendees also took part in activities at green project sites and manufacturing facilities, according to EU Neighbours East Info.
Participants also learned about the outcomes of EU-funded projects such as “Supporting the Transition to a Green Economy in the Republic of Belarus”, “Development of a Waste Wood Chipping Facility” and “Vodar Belavezhzha Organic Production and Eco Product Promotion”.
The Hrodna Voblast info day was held at Aziory State Establishment for Nature Protection, including a presentation of the initiative “Expansion of the Tourist Capacity of Belarusian Specially Protected Natural Areas”. In Homieĺ, the attendees took part in the opening ceremony of an environmentally-secure antifreeze manufacturing facility within the “Environmental Safety of Coolants for Internal Combustion Engines” project. The info day was concluded by a visit to the “Green Roof Facility” at Marjina Horka Gymnasium.
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